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Pork supply will soon be guaranteed

In recent days, the price of live pigs has reached 83,000 VND/kg in the southern provinces, bringing great profits to farmers and businesses. However, the price is not expected to increase much more because there is imported meat and farmers who have restored their herds will be able to supply the market in the near future. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, as of February 2025, the total pig herd nationwide reached over 30 million, an increase of about 3.2% over the same period last year. A slaughterhouse owner in Dong Nai said that previously, the facility slaughtered..

Treatment process for slime mold on perch

Slime mold disease is one of the common and dangerous diseases for farmed fish, and causes great economic losses. Slime mold disease on perch is very common in perch, square-headed one, most of them often have this disease. Farmers need to better understand the process of treating slime mold on perch effectively. 1. SLIME MOLD DISEASE This disease is caused by Achlya bisexualis, also known as cotton mites or skin fungus, mold. When the fish get sick while swimming in the water, we see white spots on the fish’s body like cotton and the fish’s skin secretes a lot of..

China: Pork consumption will not increase in 2025

According to Reuters, citing Zhu Zengyong, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, pork consumption in China will not increase in the near future. Zhu Zengyong said that demand for pork in China – the world’s largest consumer market – has decreased in recent years due to a weakening economy, leading to a surplus supply that has put downward pressure on prices. Current demand in China is stable and unlikely to increase further. He said companies should not increase breeding sows this year, but instead focus on reducing costs and improving the efficiency of breeding sows. In 2024,..

Poultry feathers may play an important role in the transmission of HPAI

Understanding how the virus is transmitted between hosts and farms can help prevent its spread. Understanding the role of vectors – including dust, dander and feathers – and other factors in the transmission of HPAI in commercial poultry will be crucial to preventing the virus and ending the current outbreak. Research has shown that feathers – and especially feather meat – can contain high levels of HPAI. Several French studies are focusing on the link between HPAI transmission and feather meat. “During feather development, the cells inside the feather shaft are filled with virus,” said Erica Spackman, PhD, distinguished senior..

Pork prices increase sharply, farmers are excited

Currently, the price of live pigs in Tien Giang is increasing, farmers are very excited and have high profits. Pork prices increase sharply, farmers are excited. Photo: TTXVN Specifically, the price of live pigs that traders are purchasing fluctuates around 8.2 – 8.3 million VND/100 kg (100 kg), an increase of 2 – 2.5 million VND/100 kg compared to last year and a fairly strong increase in recent years. Mr. Duong Tan Si, the owner of a pig farm in Tan Phu Dong district, said that with this price, each pig weighing 120 kg when sold, farmers can make a..

Breakthrough At The Beginning Of The Year_Export Starting

VB Pharma has just made an important mark when launching the first international export order of the year. VB Pharma has just made an important mark when launching the first international export order of the year, marking a favorable start and continuing the company’s strong growth momentum, affirming its solid position in the veterinary pharmaceutical industry. Image of the first export order 2025 Promoting the motto “Quality creates value”, VB Pharma constantly improves technology, modern production processes, and enhances product quality to meet the increasingly high demands of customers and the current market. The success of the first export order..

Pork prices increase sharply

For the past 2 months, the price of live pigs in Thai Nguyen has been on an upward trend and has increased the most in the past week. Currently, the price of live pigs in the market is at 71-73 thousand VND/kg, an increase of 5-8 thousand VND/kg compared to the same period last year. The high price of live pigs has also led to a significant increase in the price of hogs. According to Ms. Trinh Thi Manh, a pork trader in Group 8, Hoang Van Thu Ward (Thai Nguyen City), for the past week, the price of pork..

Top 5 Nutritional Freshwater Fish Species

Are you looking for the most nutritious freshwater fish to add to your daily meals? Let’s discover the TOP 5 most nutritious freshwater fish to help improve your health. Fish is not only delicious but also contains many essential nutrients that help improve health. Let’s explore the 5 most nutritious freshwater fish that you should add to your daily meals. 1. CARP – GOLDEN FOOD FOR HEALTH Carp (Cyprinus carpio) is one of the most popular freshwater fish, famous for its delicious meat, sweet taste and high nutritional value. Carp contains a lot of protein, beneficial fatty acids, antioxidants and..

How to effectively treat chronic respiratory disease (CRD) in quail

CRD is one of the dangerous and contagious diseases in quails, greatly affecting the health of quail flocks and farming efficiency. Chronic respiratory disease, also known as CRD, is an infectious disease that quails often encounter. This disease spreads through many ways and leaves serious consequences. 1. CAUSES – CRD is an infectious disease caused by Mycoplasma bacteria. This bacteria exists in the air, feces and livestock equipment. – The disease only occurs when there are stress factors that reduce the resistance of quails such as: + When the weather changes suddenly + Too much stocking density + Periodic disease..

Highly Effective Super Egg Breeding Duck Technique

Techniques for raising super egg ducks to achieve high efficiency, from preparing barns, choosing breeds, nutrition, to care and disease prevention. Super egg ducks are duck breeds with high egg productivity. Currently, in Vietnam, some popular duck breeds are: CV 2000 duck, Dai Xuyen duck, Super duck, Triet Giang duck, etc. These breeds can lay from 250 to 300 eggs per year, if raised and cared for properly. To raise super egg ducks effectively, farmers need to pay attention to: housing, breed, nutrition, good care and management, and egg harvesting techniques. 1. BARN The barn greatly affects the health and..